High Energy Density Shape Memory Polymers Using Strain-Induced Supramolecular Nanostructures
C. B. Cooper, Shayla Nikzad, Hongping Yan, Yuto Ochiai, Jian‐Cheng Lai, Zhiao Yu, Gan Chen, Jiheong Kang, Zhenan Bao
Abstract
or 17.9 J/g), almost six times higher than the best previously reported shape memory polymers while maintaining near 100% shape recovery and fixity. The reported phenomenon of strain-induced supramolecular structures offers a new approach toward achieving high energy density shape memory polymers.
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Supramolecular chemistryPolymerShape-memory polymerMaterials scienceSupramolecular polymersNanostructureChemical physicsNanotechnologyStrain (injury)ExtensibilityComposite materialMoleculeChemistryComputer scienceMedicineInternal medicineOrganic chemistryOperating systemPolymer composites and self-healingMarine Sponges and Natural ProductsElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications